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HB 1098

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Work based learning liability.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Mar 3, 2026
Signed by the Governor
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Commons· author

Summary

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Requires an intermediary and an employer to enter into an agreement that sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the intermediary and the employer when participating in a work based learning program. Repeals provisions relating to the federal School to Work Opportunities Act under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Provides that, subject to certain limitations, a student who performs services for an employer as part of a work based learning program is entitled to benefits under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Provides that any underwriting decision made by an insurer or rating factor applied to a participant must be based on objective risk based criteria that are applied uniformly and without regard to the age of the student to be covered under the policy.

Subjects

CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liabilities, Damages, and PenaltiesINSURANCE; GenerallySCHOOLS; Vocational Education (Including Apprenticeships and Workforce Training)

Co-sponsors (6)

Robert Behning · coauthor
Jake Teshka · coauthor
Alex Burton · coauthor
Linda Rogers · sponsor
Jeff Raatz · sponsor
Lonnie Randolph · cosponsor

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